The Suffering of Believers They will face suffering (affliction; anguish; hardship; sorrow; tribulation), trials and persecution should not come as a surprise to believers. Nevertheless, believers are encouraged to endure suffering knowing that if they share in the fellowship of Christs sufferings, they will also share in His victory. (Vines Complete Expository Dictionary) Philippians 1:29 For to you it has been granted for Christs sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 1 Corinthians 12:26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:29:40 +0000
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